TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website, has ranked Tri-California’s host city of the Pacific Grove Triathlon as one of its Top 12 Scenic Vacation Destinations.
The event organizer adds that the ‘Triathlon at Pacific Grove is sure to be added to many triathletes’ schedule this year as elite and amateur triathletes converge on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula for its stunning California coastline, flat and fast course, and perfect late summer weather.’
Taking place this year on 11-13 September, the Triathlon at Pacific Grove course is one of the most scenic triathlons in the world. The race, produced by Tri-California Events, starts with the famous Lover’s Cove swim (with sea otters clapping for the competitors!) and for the more adventurous, the chance to thread the kelp forest as garibaldi fish lead the way.
The cycling course follows the stunning coastline with views of the world-renowned Pebble Beach and its famous links. Finally, a flat-looped run course stretches along the coast to Monterey Bay Aquarium and back offering spectacular coastal scenery from wide hard pack trails.
“We’ve always known that Pacific Grove was a special place, “says Terry Davis, Tri-Cal CEO and local resident. “The TripAdvisor rating confirms the decision to maintain our commitment to the community and the competitors. Ask anyone who’d raced here; it’s a destination worth traveling to and the reason we’ve based our family and our company right down the street.”
‘Visiting one of these places offers the unbeatable natural beauty of Mother Nature with much more affordable accommodations, thanks to their relative anonymity’, says the TripAdvisor website. And they come with the reviews to back it up. “We only considered destinations that had a minimum of 500 reviews,” said Ashlee Centrella, business development for vacation rentals at TripAdvisor.
The Triathlon at Pacific Grove is positioned as being ideal for the beginner or seasoned triathlete. Athletes can choose from an Olympic Distance Triathlon (1.5K swim, a 40K bike and a 10K run), a Sprint Distance Triathlon (0.25 mile swim, a 12.4 mile bike and a 2 mile run) and a 5K Walk/Run & 10K Run where proceeds support the EOD Warrior Foundation.
Tri-California Events recently confirmed its partnership with the EOD Warrior Foundation for the family?friendly 5K/10K Run, which will take place in conjunction with the Triathlon at Pacific Grove.
Over 7,000 EOD technicians serve in the US Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. It is their responsibility to dispose of and disarm bombs and other explosive ordinance. It’s one of the most dangerous occupations in the US armed services, and these brave men and women put themselves in harm’s way regularly to protect the lives of others. The EOD Warrior Foundation’s mission is to ‘improve the quality of life for the EOD family by providing emergency financial relief, scholarship opportunities, physical, social and emotional support.’
While the Triathlon at Pacific Grove will take place on 11-13 September, the 5K/10K Run for Service will be held on 13 September. It is a family centered event, and kids of all ages are welcome. Children aged 12 and under can participate in the 5K free of charge. The course is laid out along Ocean View Boulevard, and both the 5K and 10K will begin at Lover’s Point Park. The turnaround point for the 5K is set at the 12th green at the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links course, and the 10K turnaround point is near Asilomar State Beach.
Tri-California Events is an event management company producing triathlon, swimming and running races throughout California, including the Wildflower Triathlons, Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon & Swim, The Triathlon at Pacific Grove, and Scott Tinley’s Triathlons.
In addition, Tri-California serves as the race production company for the Nike Women’s Marathon and The San Francisco Giant Race. At Tri-California, the company’s goal is to motivate individuals of all ages and fitness levels to lead a healthier lifestyle by ‘exercising with purpose’ and participating in an endurance race.
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